Stores Controller

Huntress; Peterborough; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave: 24 days + 8 bank hols

Pension: 4% employer contribution

Annual pay reviews

Health scheme and wellbeing programme

Life assurance: up to 3x salary

Christmas break: reduced hours

Employee awards

Employee referral scheme: £2,600

Descripción de la vacante

Huntress is seeking a hands-on Stores Controller to manage receipt, storage and distribution of parts and equipment. You will work closely with aftersales, workshop and service teams to ensure accurate stock and timely fulfillment in a friendly, supportive environment.

The role involves stock checks, audits, handling returns and maintaining SAP records, with Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:00pm core hours and 40 hours per week. A forklift licence and practical, proactive approach are essential.

Formación

• Previous experience in a warehouse or stores environment, ideally in automotive, machinery, engineering or industrial settings.
• Valid forklift truck licence.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused approach and effective communication with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload and use initiative.
• Flexible, practical and hands-on approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Receiving, checking and booking deliveries into stock against purchase orders and documentation.
• Maintain organised stores environment with accessible stock.
• Pick, pack and dispatch customer, workshop and internal orders.
• Maintain stock records, perform stock checks and audits.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Process parts, warranty and supplier returns with complete administration.
• Maintain stock movements, goods receipts and inventory adjustments in SAP.
• Support workshop and service teams by ensuring parts are available as needed.

Conocimientos

Organised

Proactive

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Flexible

Herramientas

Forklift licence

Descripción del empleo

Stores Controller

Full-time | Monday-Friday | 40 hours per week

Are you an experienced Stores or Warehouse professional looking for a stable role within a friendly, supportive business where your contribution is genuinely valued?

We're looking for a hands‑on, organised and proactive Stores Controller to take responsibility for the efficient receipt, storage, control and distribution of parts and equipment.

Working closely with the aftersales, workshop and service teams, you'll play an important role in ensuring stock is accurately maintained, orders are fulfilled efficiently and parts are available when needed to keep operations running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity to join an established business with a genuinely positive working culture, excellent staff retention and a team-oriented approach.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Receiving, checking and accurately booking deliveries into stock against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Maintaining an organised and efficient stores environment, ensuring stock is safely stored and easily accessible.
• Picking, packing and dispatching customer orders, workshop requirements and internal orders.
• Maintaining accurate stock records, carrying out regular stock checks, cycle counts and audits.
• Investigating stock discrepancies and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Processing parts, warranty and supplier returns, ensuring all associated administration is completed accurately.
• Maintaining stock movements, goods receipts, inventory adjustments and order processing within SAP.
• Supporting workshop and service teams by ensuring parts are available when required.

About You

• Previous experience working within a warehouse or stores environment, ideally within automotive, machinery, engineering or an industrial setting.
• A valid forklift truck licence.
• Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
• The ability to work independently, manage your workload and use your own initiative.
• A flexible, practical and hands‑on approach.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Core working hours between 7.30am and 5.00pm.
• Some flexibility may occasionally be required to support business needs.

The Benefits

• Annual leave: 24 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing by one additional day after 2, 5, 10 and 20 years of service, up to a maximum of 28 days.
• Pension: 4% employer pension contribution.
• Annual pay reviews: Yearly salary reviews.
• Health and wellbeing: Health scheme, eye care scheme and access to HealthShield's mental health and wellbeing programme.
• Life assurance: Cover of up to three times annual salary.
• Christmas break: Reduced working hours between Christmas and New Year.
• Employee recognition: Quarterly employee awards.
• Employee referral scheme: £2,600 reward for introducing a successful new employee.

The Working Environment

You'll be joining a friendly and supportive business that genuinely values its people. There is an open and approachable management style, with good communication channels and a culture where employees are encouraged to share ideas, raise suggestions and have their voices heard. Staff retention is particularly strong, reflecting a positive working environment where people enjoy what they do and feel part of the team.

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.